Photo: Brian Burger ("WireLizard") · CC BY 2.0North Bend’s public schools score below 65% of Oregon districts on tests and graduation
On this, North Bend is below the Oregon average (81%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Bend, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 74% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Bend’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 198 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Bend’s, its schools beat 27%, lower than their 35% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 44% and math 31% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 65% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,383 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is North Bend Middle School, then North Bend Senior High School. Enrollment is down 49% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Kingsview Christian School (private) is in town. Evergreen Virtual Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Bend’s grade
C+: better than 35% of Oregon school districts, #100 of 142 Oregon towns. Test scores are above the Oregon average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Bend, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in North Bend
Hillcrest Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in North Bend
Hillcrest Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in North Bend
Hillcrest Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in North Bend
Hillcrest Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in North Bend
Hillcrest Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in North Bend
Hillcrest Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 449 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in North Bend
North Bend Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 477 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Bend
North Bend Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 477 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Bend
North Bend Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 477 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Bend
North Bend Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 690 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Bend
North Bend Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 690 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Bend
North Bend Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 690 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Bend
North Bend Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 690 students · 19:1 students per teacher
North Bend’s public schools are run by North Bend School District 13, which also serves Lakeside. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
North Bend vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share North Bend’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Bend | C+ | North Bend School District 13 |
| Coos Bay | C+ | Coos Bay School District 9 |
Every school in North Bend
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Bend’s schools
Are North Bend’s schools good?
On Oregon’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools North Bend children attend score below 65% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #100 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Bend in?
North Bend School District 13, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,762 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Bend kids go to high school?
North Bend Senior High School, with 690 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is North Bend’s graduation rate?
65% of the class of 2023 in North Bend School District 13 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does North Bend spend per student?
$11,383 in North Bend School District 13 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Bend?
Yes: Kingsview Christian School (religious, grades PK–6, 57 students).
Parents talk
What North Bend families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Bend → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.